Explore the Family Name Genter
The meaning of Genter
South German: variant of Ganter 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Genter in the United States?
The surname Genter, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Genter was ranked the 29,481st most popular surname, a figure that had slipped to 34,032 by 2010. This represents a rank change of -15.44%. The number of people with this surname also dipped from 755 in 2000 to 668 in 2010, a decline of -11.52%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Genter per 100,000 people also decreased by -17.86% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #34,032 | -15.44% |
| Count | 755 | 668 | -11.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.23 | -17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Genter
In terms of ethnicity, the Genter surname is predominantly associated with individuals identifying as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.91% identified as White, dipping slightly to 92.37% in 2010. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going up from 2.78% in 2000 to 3.89% in 2010. For those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, there were no recorded figures in 2010, compared to 0.93% in 2000. A small portion of those with the surname Genter identified as having two or more ethnic identities, rising slightly from 1.85% in 2000 to 1.95% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.91% | 92.37% | -1.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.89% | 39.93% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.95% | 5.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.93% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |